Sadie
Sadie first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2014, when 4,871 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,168.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sadie popular?
Steady Sadie has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 21,233 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36,582 | |
| 2000s | 21,328 | |
| 1990s | 8,580 | |
| 1980s | 3,162 | |
| 1970s | 1,754 | |
| 1960s | 1,131 | |
| 1950s | 2,437 | |
| 1940s | 4,168 | |
| 1930s | 6,298 | |
| 1920s | 10,846 | |
| 1910s | 12,388 | |
| 1900s | 7,461 | |
| 1890s | 7,398 | |
| 1880s | 4,915 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sadie mean?
A pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew, “princess.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sadie mean?
Sadie means Princess. A pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew, “princess.”
What is the origin of the name Sadie?
Sadie is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Sadie?
Sadie is pronounced “SAY-dee.”
Is Sadie a boy or a girl name?
Sadie is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sadie a popular name right now?
Sadie has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Sadie?
In 2025, Sadie ranked #50 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sadie most popular?
Sadie was most popular in 2014, when about 4,871 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sadie?
Names similar to Sadie include Sarah, Josie, Ellie, Millie.
What names go well with Sadie?
Hebrew names that pair well with Sadie include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.